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Tarot #65: Queen of Swords, perceptive champion of intellect and finely balanced judgment.

The Queen of air and water sits among the clouds with the clear vision of an eagle gazes down at the elaborate workings of the earth, at all the delicate patterns and nuances deciphering and predicting the movements of beings … Continue reading

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Tarot # 61 : XIII Death, the dance of interruption and transformation

The Universe is Change; every Change is the effect of an Act of Love; all Acts of Love contain pure joy.  Die daily. Death is the apex of one curve of the snake Life: behold all opposites as necessary complements, … Continue reading

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Tarot #58: Knight/King of Disks, solid and dependable, and planted in the earth

This is the middle way, not clever, but applicable in everyday life. Never overreaching, the embodiment of practical approach and common sense. One who heals through simple methods learned from observation and tradition. Think on a small scale, do little … Continue reading

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Autumn poems #5

  Mary Oliver from New and Selected Poems

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Tarot #53: Knight/King of Cups, the bearer of gentle messages of peace from the water and fire.

Blessed are the peacemakers,     for they will be called children of God. Jesus of Nazareth : Matthew 5:9 There is in you an active and passionate love of peaceful relationships that bring joy and light to lives of those close to … Continue reading

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